Where was William Faulkner born?
Oxford, Mississippi.
What is his mother's name?
Maud Butler Falkner
Where was William Faulkner encouraged to write by Sherwood Anderson?
New Orleans
What sport did Faulkner prefer playing in high school?
Football
What is his father's name?
Murry Cuthbert Falkner
In which city did Faulkner work as a clerk in a bookstore?
New York
What hobby did Faulkner enjoy during his childhood?
(Any of these three is considered)
Writing
Drawing
Illustrating his own stories and poems.
William Faulkner's wife?
Estelle Oldham
Who influenced Faulkner's literary education during his time in Oxford?
Phil Stone, an Oxford native and friend, introduced him to avant-garde literature.
In which grade did William Faulkner start skipping classes?
Sixth grade.
Who were William Faulkner's siblings?
Murry, John, and Dean.
What specific subjects did Faulkner focus on at the University of Mississippi?
Any of the two:
Spanish and French courses
What led Faulkner to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1918?
Estelle Oldham's engagement to another man.
What was Faulkner's grandfather's occupation that influenced his writing?
Any of these:
Lawyer, farmer, Confederate army colonel, railroad builder, and writer.
What impacted Faulkner's writing, particularly regarding societal pressures and isolation?
World War I